Name: Journal Square
Address: Jersey City

About the neighborhood

Journal Square offers excellent public transportation options with the Newark-Harrison Shuttle Train and around ten nearby bus lines, providing convenient access throughout the community. This neighborhood supports cycling with suitable infrastructure, enhancing mobility without relying on a car. Residents find easy access to a wide range of grocery stores, cafes, and over one hundred restaurants along vibrant corridors such as Newark Avenue. Nearby public and private schools are within a short distance, adding to the neighborhood’s appeal. Parks are readily accessible from most areas, enabling enjoyable outdoor time. Housing includes varied apartment and duplex options with a mix of one- and two-bedroom homes.

Characteristics

Transportation

This area does not demand driving since several other methods of transportation are at the disposal of home buyers. The public transit service in Journal Square is very convenient. In particular, it is easy to reach a nearby rapid transit station, including Journal Square and Jersey Avenue Light Rail Station on the Newark - Harrison Shuttle Train and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, from the majority of homes in the community. The community is served by about 20 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is typically around the corner. Journal Square is also an extraordinarily convenient part of Jersey City for pedestrians; running common errands is very convenient without the need for a vehicle, and a large number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Bicycling is convenient in this community.

Services

Residents will welcome that no matter where their property is located in Journal Square, both primary and secondary schools are close by. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. With respect to eating, it is very often feasible for property owners in Journal Square to buy general and specialty groceries without a vehicle. Furthermore, those who enjoy dining out won't have to travel far in Journal Square, where over 250 restaurants and around 20 cafes can be found. It is also a short pedestrian trip to a very good choice of clothing stores, for example on John F Kennedy Boulevard.

Character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a community, Journal Square is a fairly good option. Journal Square is reasonably quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic, however some areas can be quite loud, especially around one of the railway lines. Green spaces, such as Pershing Field, are very well-situated and there are about 30 of them nearby for residents to unwind in, which makes them easy to get to from most locations in this community. Finally, finding bustling places is very easy in this area. Even though few entertainment venues can be found nearby, there are very often masses of people around, and with its about 20 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Main streets, such as Tonnele Avenue, are very good for those who like going out.

Car friendly4.8

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly6.4

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly10.0

All day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

Transit friendly8.4

Near rapid transit and frequent bus lines

Restaurants9.0

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries9.6

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk